View full size"True Blood": The only thing scarier than the vampires is Stephen Moyer's Southern accent.John P. Johnson/HBO

1 The much-loved Portland independent bookstore Reading Frenzy was forced to vacate its longtime downtown space, but thanks to a successful Kickstarter project it will soon have a new home on Mississippi Avenue. So a party to celebrate the Reading Frenzy relaunch (which is coming up in July) is in order, combining entertainment by Gulls, Apartment Fox, Jason Urick and more. The benefit show will help raise money for the store's programming fund for the coming year, featuring such events as book readings, art shows and discussions. 8:30 p.m. Wednesday; $5; Holocene, 1001 S.E. Morrison St.; holocene.org

2 Portland is full of funny folks. But who will win the crown of "Portland's Funniest Person"? The battle begins, with preliminary rounds in the third annual contest. 8 p.m. Tuesday; $10 ($15 reserved); Helium Comedy Club, 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave.; heliumcomedy.com

3 Are you a true-blue comics fan? Here's your chance to prove it, as Things From Another World hosts the 24 Hour Comics Portland Edition. What is it? Just a group of comic artists taking on the challenge of creating a comic book in 24 hours. If you want to stay up for 24 hours to witness the whole process, more power to you. The creators are artists David Chelsea, Pete Soloway, Jacob Mercy, Sera Stanton, Tom Lechner, Rebecca Celsi and Rachel Nabors. 10 a.m. Saturday and continuing until 10 a.m. Sunday; Things From Another World, 2916 N.E. Broadway; tfaw.com

4 Celebrate "The Office" trivia with "The Dundie Awards," a special quiz marking the end of the show's nine-year run. Here's your chance to recall all those golden moments when the show was still new, new-ish and a bright spot in the TV week. 6 p.m. Sunday; free; East Burn, 1800 E. Burnside St.

5 If you're having trouble waiting for this summer's Season 6 debut, immerse yourself in the crazed excesses of "True Blood: The Complete Fifth Season," out on video and Blu-ray this week. Bonus features include commentary, back stories on each episode, character bios and more. But will they answer the most pressing question of all? Namely, why doesn't Stephen Moyer's Southern accent ever get any more convincing? Available Tuesday; suggested retail price $59.99-$79.98; hbo.com/true-blood